The 20 Best Boils Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, WA

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The 20 Best Boils Doctors near Lakewood, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 188 doctor with experience in Boils near Lakewood, WA. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    John B. Bak
    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils

    Franciscan Urology Associates - Lakewood

    11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 217, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John B. Bak, MD, is a board certified urologist, specializing in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with urologic conditions. He has particular medical interest in treating urologic cancers, incontinence and impotence, and laparoscopic surgery for a range of conditions.Dr. Bak believes every patient should be treated with kindness and respect, and that patient education is just as important as treatment. He likes to involve his patients in the decision-making process and overall treatment plan for their health condition.In his leisure time, Dr. Bak enjoys golf, skiing, swimming and travel. Dr. Bak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Charles O. Leusner
    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Leusner is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Leusner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, and Ascites. Dr. Leusner is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael T. Dowd
    Advanced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dowd is an Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Dowd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft. Dr. Dowd is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jarvis D. Chen
    Advanced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jarvis Chen is an Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Osteoarthritis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    David W. Timme
    Experienced in Boils
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Boils
    Otolaryngology

    Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates At St. Clare

    11311 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 309, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Timme, MD, specializes in otolaryngology, including the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.Dr. Timme places a strong emphasis on listening carefully to each patient in order to obtain a thoughtful and accurate diagnosis. He offers care that is tailored to each patient in accordance with the latest technology and accepted medical standards.Dr. Timme is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy and American Medical Association. Dr. Timme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Dry Mouth, Sialadenitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils

    Union Avenue Open Mri

    2502 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Suresh is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Suresh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Benjamin is an Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Benjamin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils

    Multicare Health System

    1901 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Tsai is a Urologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Boils
    Distinguished in Boils

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Brezak is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Brezak has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy.

    Distinguished in Boils
    Distinguished in Boils

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Heller is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Heller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils

    Madigan Army Medical Center

    9040 Jackson Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Passante is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Passante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Nasal Flaring, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils

    Madigan Army Medical Center

    9040 Jackson Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Graham is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Nasal Flaring, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils

    Office

    9040A Jackson Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nguyen is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Boils
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Boils
    Internal Medicine

    Tacoma

    2502 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Drew Deutsch is an Internal Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Deutsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Boils
    Radiology
    Experienced in Boils
    Radiology

    Union Avenue Open Mri

    2502 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Jacob is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Boils
    Experienced in Boils

    Union Avenue Open Mri

    2502 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Park is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Boils
    Interventional Radiology

    Tra-Minw, Ps

    2202 S. Cedar St., Suite 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tod Wurst is an Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Wurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Wurst is currently accepting new patients.

    Jaspreet Parihar
    Advanced in Boils
    Oncology | Urology
    Advanced in Boils
    Oncology | Urology

    Franciscan Urology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaspreet Parihar, MD, is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in da Vinci robotic and minimally invasive surgeries in urologic oncology. His scope of work includes urologic cancers (with special interest and expertise in kidney/ bladder/prostate cancer) and benign conditions such as BPH and kidney stones. He strives to provide holistic, compassionate care and to treat his patients as he would his family.Dr. Parihar is a member of the American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons Professional Association and American Medical Association.Away from work, Dr. Parihar enjoys hiking and tennis. Dr. Parihar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Alex Borchert
    Advanced in Boils
    Advanced in Boils

    Franciscan Urology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 4th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Borchert, MD, is a board-certified urologist, well-trained in robotic surgery, who specializes in repairing and restoring the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and urethra) and genitals. Dr. Borchert builds partnerships with patients, providing them with up-to-date information so they can make informed decisions. He strives to give his patients the time they require and to spend time simply listening.Dr. Borchert is a member of the American Urological  Association (AUA) and Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS).Away from work, Dr. Borchert enjoys being active in the beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoors, running, kayaking, soccer and spending time with family. Dr. Borchert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Lithotripsy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Boils
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Boils
    Internal Medicine
    1608 S J St, Floor 3, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Boils. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Boils?

    A boil is an infection that affects groups of hair follicles and nearby skin tissue.

    Related conditions include folliculitis, an inflammation of one or more hair follicles, and carbunculosis, a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles.

    When should I see a Boils doctor near Lakewood, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Boils doctor near Lakewood, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Boils doctors near Lakewood, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Boils doctors near Lakewood, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Boils doctor near Lakewood, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Boils doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Boils doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Boils doctor near Lakewood, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Boils doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Boils doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Boils doctors near Lakewood, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Boils doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Boils doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Boils doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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